Recruiting Specialist

Overview

Take a Huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens up a world of opportunities to develop skills, learn new ones, and experience working with different customers and cultures while delivering world-class service.

WFS provides a full-service capability that includes aviation cargo, airline passenger, and aviation ramp services. Our team is highly trained, skilled, and confident airport service professionals supported by local training and development.

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents.

Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

This position is a full lifecycle, high-volume recruiting opportunity in which you will use all of your skills to accomplish candidate attraction, screening, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding our new employees. Recruiting Specialists will focus on establishing best practices and driving recruiting metrics with the recruiting team. You will be instrumental in finding top-notch talent for our company with dynamic outreach skills, candidate flow management, and the ability to establish relationships while being the ultimate ambassador of our brand.

• Understand the roles you’re filling by partnering closely with Hiring Managers and building relationships with Operational Leaders
• Source candidates using a combination of social media, job boards, outreach, and other venues
• Actively source passive candidates by conducting market research, developing professional relationships and referral networks
• Manage job requisitions in applicant tracking systems
• Consult with the business on innovative ways to promote WFS in the communities where we hire
• Partner with HR Managers and field Recruiting teams to coordinate job fairs and/or hiring events for high-volume needs
• Schedule interviews and coordinate the moving parts of the hiring process for a remarkable candidate experience
• Perform pre-employment verification and facilitate onboarding of new hires

• At least 5 years of experience recruiting in warehouse, transportation, airline, logistics, call center, or similar high-volume recruiting environments
• Must be able to travel overnight when needed for in-person hiring events (up to 20%)
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SAP Success Factors experience a plus
• Ability to think critically and propose improvements
• Passion for connecting with a diverse workforce

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Walk short distances
• Reach above and/or below shoulder
• Handle / grasp documents or office equipment
• Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods
• Lift/carry/move objects up to 10 pounds
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment
• Talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable laws and standards

• Access your pay in advance through Daily Pay
• On-the-spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards
• Quality medical care options for full and part-time employees
• Employee extras: travel discounts, pet insurance, discounts on shopping, and more
• Wellness programs offered to all employees
• 401k program offered
• Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.